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What You Wish They Taught: Public Speaking

Everyone struggles with growing up, but some everyday tasks are harder than others.
Elle Richardson
Everyone struggles with growing up, but some everyday tasks are harder than others.

Public speaking is one of the most common fears. In reality, it is an important skill to practice. Presentations in a professional setting are very important throughout your high school career and later in life. Some important aspects of public speaking include the following:

  • Projection: You want to make sure your audience can hear what you are saying.
  • Clarity: Your speech should make sense and avoid over-complication.
  • Energy: Varying your tone and displaying an appropriate amount of energy helps keep your audience engaged and focused. 
  • Speed: Keeping an average talking speed allows your audience to process what you are saying without becoming bored.
  • Eye contact: Shifting your eyes to different audience members helps everyone feel more engaged without singling anyone out.
  • Formality: Keeping both your appearance and language professional helps keep the air of the presentation appropriate.
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Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
Elle Richardson is a senior at Marco Island Academy and the Executive Editor for The Wave. She enjoys learning about space, sailing, and 70s music. Math and science are her favorite subjects, and she hopes to use them to pursue a career in aerospace engineering, hopefully at the University of Florida. When she's not at school or work, Elle enjoys sorting vinyl records and dragging her friends to sailing with her.
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